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How to get fromWashington to Louisvilleby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington to Louisville by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louisville International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane DCA - SDF
    3h 5m
    $159–942

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akron to Louisville, KY Bus Stationbus bus Cleveland
    17h 15m
    $85–165

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Akron to Louisvillebus bus Bsb 27
    17h 15m
    $90–170

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    21h 6m
    $199–464

  5. Drive  580.6 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Louisvillecar car 580.6 mi
    9h 58m
    $106–154

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Blue Grass Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane DCA - LEX
    2. Drive from Lexington-Airport-LEX to Louisvillecar car
    2h 56m
    $99–548

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane IAD - SDF
    4h 42m
    $98–606

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane BWI - SDF
    4h 40m
    $113–1,248

Washington to Louisville by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 5m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Louisville, KY, USA?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Delta fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louisville International Airport (SDF) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Louisville via Akron in around 17h 15m.

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